Education Week Digital Directions provides an outstanding article on research
done regarding iPads in the classroom. The article reviews what educators think
about the implementation of the iPad into the classroom.

2nd grade teacher Robert Pronovost at Belle Haven Elementary in Menlo Park, Calif., uses a
digital component in teaching prewriting skills. His students use an iPad application called
"Puppet Pals" during centers time. More information can be accessed at:
http://www.govtech.com/education/iPads-In-The-Classroom.html.

Elementary E.D.U. provides a list of the 19 best applications for educators with a
description and link to the application. The wide range of
applicationss makes this a good introduction for educators researching the benefits
of iPads.

SteedReads is a wiki page that also provides information in educational
applications with links to the actual applications. The site has screen captures
of the application to give the viewer an idea of what the application
looks like.

Educational Technology Debate provides an article regarding the impact iPads
have had on the classroom. The article gives a synopsis of what happened when the
iPad was implemented into the classroom and why its popularity has grown.

This is a story regarding 30 elementary school students who
received iPads as part of the new implementation of technology into the classroom.
It delivers a quick summary of how the students have used the iPads and how it has
improved teaching and learning.

This article offers information on a new experiment at Notre Dame University
replacing textbooks with iPads. The students were given iPads for a seven week course and
the intent of the experiment was to see if this new technology improved learning and
teacher-student communication.

An Atlanta-based teacher used Angry Birds, one of the most popular apps in the iTunes market,
to teach physics. The teacher used the game to simplify concepts and make physics more interesting
for his students. This is an example of how technology can improve student achievement.

iPads in Education is a great blog that provides up-to-date information regarding
iPads and e-books. Additionally, it provides educators a resource to discuss topics
regarding education and technology.

This informative blog provides
educators with a list of popular educational applications as well as tips and
tricks to use the iPad more efficiently. The site also categorizes applications
into curricular areas such as math, science, and art.

Enoch Kwok, Director of Technology for La Canada USD, covers how to manage multiple Apple iOS devices
- iPads/iPod Touches in a school or district setting. He documents the different types of Apple
administrative accounts that are required to purchase Apple hardware from the Apple Ed Store, Apple
Educational Software store, and step by step instructions on how to prepare iOS devices for cloning
and mass loading and updating of software. The current version (v3) of the guide works for
iOS version 4 devices. The guide will be updated after Apple releases iOS 5 system software.